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Iraq Situation Report: March 9, 2015
Mar 9, 2015 - Institute for t...
Very recent reports indicate that Alam, an area of Iraqi Sunni majority that showed early signs of resistance to ISIS, has been re-taken by the combined forces allied with the Iraqi government.
ISIS vs. the Iraqi Security Forces: Can the State of Iraq Survive?
Mar 9, 2015 - John Lawrence
The Institute for the Study of War held a conference on July 11, 2014 to discuss the current state of capabilities between ISIS and the ISF. Moderated by Ahmed Ali, ISW Senior Iraq Analyst and Iraq Team Lead, the panelists include LTG James M. Dubik (USA, ret.), ISW Senior Fellow and Jessica D.Lewis, ISW Research Director.
Press Release: "Beyond the Islamic State: Iraq's Sunni Insurgency"
Mar 9, 2015 - Sinan AdnanOn October 6, the Institute for the Study of War released a new report on Sunni insurgent groups other than ISIS in Iraq. Although the global community is now focused on the ISIS threat and is building an anti-ISIS coalition, this report shows that these other violent Sunni groups "remain a threat to the government of Iraq even if ISIS is removed."
Iraq Situation Report: March 7-8, 2015
Mar 8, 2015 - Institute for t...
The battle for Tikrit city is likely nearing. Combined forces from the ISF, Iraqi Shi'a militias, and Iraqi Sunni tribal fighters from Salah ad-Din Province have been making gains on the eastern front where the majority of military operations have taken place so far.
Control of Terrain in Iraq: March 8, 2015
Mar 8, 2015 - Institute for t...
Since the start of the operation to capture Tikrit and its environs, the ISF, Iraqi Shi'a militias, and Iraqi Sunni tribal fighters from Salah ad-Din have been advancing from two main axes: south, from Samarra, and east, from the direction of Diyala and Kirkuk.
Iraq Situation Report: March 5-6, 2015
Mar 6, 2015 - Institute for t...
The operation to retake Tikrit continued today, although Tikrit city itself does not appear to be the immediate priority for the combined forces. Since the start of the ground operation on March 2, the the eastern and southern axes have been the primary focus.
Syrian Jihadists Signal Intent for Lebanon
Mar 6, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
Both the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and the al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra (JN) plan to conduct attacks in Lebanon in the near term.
Ukraine Crisis Update: March 5, 2015
Mar 5, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Indirect fire exchanges have persisted across the front line as reports show Ukraine continuing to withdraw heavy weapons and unverified separatist claims assert their own complete withdrawal.
Tikrit Situation Report: March 4, 2015
Mar 4, 2015 - Institute for t...
The operation to re-capture Tikrit, prosecuted by the ISF, Shi’a militias, and Sunni tribal forces, has begun with main efforts targeting two areas east of the city, Alam and Dour.